Plan on about 13 h 10 min of driving for the 465-mile (749 km) trip from Huancavelica to Casma, before any stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving.”
| Total distance | 465 mi (749 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-26 → HV-132 → LM-936 → PE-24 → PE-1S → PE-1N → LM-101 |
| Regions on the route | Huancavelica, Lima, Lima Province, Áncash |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Huancavelica to Casma drive plays out
PE-1N (219 mi) and PE-1S (89 mi) carry about 66% of the 465 miles. It runs through 4 regions: Huancavelica, Lima, Lima Province, Áncash. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Huancavelica to Casma, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-26 | 0–21 | 21 | Huancavelica |
| HV-132 | 21–62 | 41 | Huancavelica, Lima |
| LM-936 | 62–95 | 33 | Lima |
| PE-24 | 95–142 | 47 | Lima |
| local roads | 142–146 | 4 | Lima |
| PE-24 | 146–150 | 4 | Lima |
| PE-1S | 150–239 | 89 | Lima, Lima Province |
| PE-1N | 239–324 | 85 | Lima Province, Lima |
| LM-101 | 324–331 | 7 | Lima |
| PE-1N | 331–465 | 134 | Lima, Áncash |
- Mile 60 of this route: Huancavelica → Lima (region line)
- Mile 199 of this route: Lima → Lima Province (region line)
- Mile 270 of this route: Lima Province → Lima (region line)
- Mile 368 of this route: Lima → Áncash (region line)
Where to stop on the way to Casma
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sitio arqueológico Socsi (mile 126), Sanctuary and Monastery of Las Nazarenas (mile 237), Museum of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (mile 237), Chancay Museum (mile 283), Bandurria (mile 319), Paramonga (mile 363)
- Nature and outdoors: La Pampilla (mile 226), Museum of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (mile 237)
- Museums and history: Sitio arqueológico Socsi (mile 126), Andrés Avelino Cáceres Museum (mile 226), Museum of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (mile 237), Chancay Museum (mile 283), Bandurria (mile 319), Paramonga (mile 363)
Sitio arqueológico Socsi
The Socsi archaeological site (Sitio Arqueológico Socsi) lies in the annex of the same name, in Lunahuaná District of Cañete Province, in the middle Cañete River valley.
Andrés Avelino Cáceres Museum
Housed in a former train station in Parque Reducto No. 2 in Miraflores, Lima, this war museum honors Marshal Andrés Avelino Cáceres, who took part in defending the redoubt during the War of the Pacific.
La Pampilla
Part of the Costa Verde beach circuit in Miraflores, Lima, La Pampilla is a beach that locals have used for surfing and swimming since the early 1970s.
Sanctuary and Monastery of Las Nazarenas
Completed in 1771 after a major earthquake, the Sanctuary and Monastery of Las Nazarenas in Lima is the church of the Lord of Miracles (Señor de los Milagros), the city's patron and focus of its procession.
Museum of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru
At the corner of Lampa and Ucayali streets in Lima's historic center, the Central Reserve Bank of Peru's museum displays archaeological, numismatic and art collections.
Chancay Museum
Chancay's municipal museum opened in 1991 inside the Castillo de Chancay and in 2012 moved to a new home facing the town's Plaza de Armas.
Bandurria
About 3 km south of Huacho on the Huaura River, Bandurria is an archaeological site in the Lima Region that has been dated to 4,000 BC.
Paramonga
Paramonga was a city built at the edge of the Chimor kingdom during the Late Intermediate Period. The archaeological site sits on the Fortaleza River near Pativilca, north of Lima.
Chanquillo
Chanquillo (Chankillo) is an ancient complex in the coastal desert of Áncash, with a hilltop fort, the Thirteen Towers solar observatory, and residential and gathering areas.
In Casma itself
Cerro Sechín
Cerro Sechín is an archaeological site in Casma Province, Áncash Region, dating to around 1600 BC. Peruvian archaeologists Julio C. Tello and Toribio Mejía Xesspe found it in July 1937.
Sechin Alto
Dating to the Early Formative period, Sechin Alto is a massive architectural complex in Casma Province, Ancash, on the left bank of the Sechín River east of the town of Sechín.
Manchan
Manchan is an archaeological site on a sandy plain beside farmland in the Casma Valley, 9.5 km from the ocean, occupied in the Late Intermediate and Late Horizon periods.
More drives to Casma
- Barranca to Casma
- Huaral to Casma
- Lima to Casma
- Cerro de Pasco to Casma
- Huánuco to Casma
- Tocache to Casma
From Huancavelica to other places in Peru
- Huancavelica to Jauja
- Huancavelica to La Merced
- Huancavelica to Oxapampa
- Huancavelica to Satipo
- Huancavelica to Puerto Ocopa
- Huancavelica to Churin
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Huancavelica to Casma?
About 13 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 465 miles.
What is the driving distance from Huancavelica to Casma?
About 465 miles (749 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Huancavelica to Casma drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Peru: Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Huancavelica to Casma use?
In order: PE-26, HV-132, LM-936, PE-24, PE-1S, PE-1N and LM-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Huancavelica to Casma?
Closest to the road: Sitio arqueológico Socsi (archaeological site, mile 126, 0.3 mi from the route); Chancay Museum (museum, mile 283, 0.4 mi from the route); Paramonga (archaeological site, mile 363, 0.2 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.